The Lone Musician

By Me

Disclaimer: I hate these! GAH!

A/N: I'm going to post the playlist after the karaoke chapters are done! There will only be 5 karaoke chapters! ^^()

Nobody reviewed! *cries*

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Lucia stepped onto the stage later that evening, her eyes showing her mounting fear. She spoke quietly to the DJ, then headed front and center. She leaned over the mic head. She didn't even give an introduction before the music started in the she opened her mouth, letting a low, feminine tone.

Hello Hello

I bring you letters from the man you used to know

Give in let go

To the words that made you feel you weren't alone

Now it's funny how we find out

Time can solve the mystery but love is only temporary

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Hello Hello

The smile on your face is just

For show

Inside you screaming let me go

Hello Hello

Loneliness doesn't make a sound

Till I head back underground...

Lucia didn't look up at anyone. Lazul stared at her for a moment. Maybe they was more to her than meets the eye. But Dante listened, knowing exactly was she was getting across. He glanced at Mundus to see his grim expression, and turned away quickly. Mundus knew as well.

Hello Hello

I bring you letters from the man you used to know

Give in let go

To the images that made you feel at home

Now it's funny how we find out

How age can change a man

Confused but now I understand

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Hello Hello

You're swimming faster than you know

But you can't fight the undertow

Hello Hello

Loneliness doesn't make a sound

Till I head back underground...

Lucia glanced sadly over at Mundus, her eyes drooping shut as she sung the last verse.

Hello Hello

The smile on your face is just for show

Inside me you're screaming let me go

Hello Hello

You're swimming faster than you know

But you can't fight the undertow

Hello Hello

Maybe I'll Just say goodbye...

And with that, the song came to a close, greeting my applause as Lucia removed herself from the stage. As she passed Mundus, he grabbed her arm and gave her a whisper in the ear. She nodded and sat back down.

"Lucia...?" Lazul asked. Lucia looked up, surprised.

"Yes?" Lucia said, looking across the table at Lazul.

"You did really well!"

Lucia face flushed at the compliment.

"Th-Thanks." she muttered as Mundus passed her to walk up to the stage. He already had a song in mind. He walked up the stage, whispered to the DJ. Once he had approached the mic, the music had began to play in.

I'm one of those things you save forever but never need

Like an old newspaper no one has time to read

This child has grown into a dead end

Since I lost the power to pretend

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But it's alright, that's who I am inside

Not much to say on this non-toxic, ordinary day! Yeah...

Mundus closed his eyes. His voice was a little higher than Dante's but not by much. Lucia looked at him, apparently thinking, Lazul had noticed. She was going to ask Dante about what was going on between them, but then the next verse came.

That's no superhero standing right in front of us

So take this pocket full of kryptonite and beat it back to Metropolis

There's only room for one on this microphone

In my finest hour I'm still alone!

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But it's alright, that's who I am inside

Not much to say on this non-toxic, ordinary day!

A oridnary day!

Mundus' eyes opened again, fixing themselves on Lucia. She looked back, then turned away. Mundus looked heart broken as he sung the final words.

But old news can change, as memories float downstream

So don't judge me by my failures, only by my dreams!

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But it's alright, that's who I am inside

Not much to say on this non-toxic, ordinary day!

Mundus walked off, turning to look at Dante, would looked just about as crushed as he did. Lazul had to question it now.

"What went on between them?" Lazul asked Dante. He turned to her and sighed.

"They used to be like this," Dante whispered, crossing his fingers. "But, the Mundus got involved with the wrong people... You know, the drugs and alcohol. Some days I'd see Lucia pretty beaten up... That's when Lucia got a house of her own."

"Do you think that Mundus is trying to stop?"

"I know he is... He's been considering sending himself to rehab before it gets too out of hand. Lucia has been distancing herself from him ever since this all started..."

"So they were... In love?"

"Yeah... Poor guy... His drinking habits have usually been I get away from what she put him through."

"I'm sorry..."

The loud feedback from the mic sounded again. All eyes turned to the man who spoke before.

"Alright everyone! Round 2 is coming up! All contestants need to partner up!" the man said, pointing out into the audience. Lazul and Dante turned to each other in a moment, both having the same idea.

"If we partner up..." Dante started.

"They'll have to work together!" Lazul finished.

During Round Two, they'd all be singing a different tune.

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Round Two coming up! I'm trying to make these go really quick and I decided if it was a really huge chapter, I wouldn't live up to my cliffhanging reputation!

Hope you liked the chapter!

-Cait-